What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Worker (4205) position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
Schedule/Hours: Seasonal – Full-time - Monday-Friday – 7.5 hours daily (schedules vary from 6am-6pm daily)
This position is responsible for:
Leads children’s activities at the RJKCCC day camp including arts and crafts activities, sports activities and specialized programs; prepares and serves children lunch and snacks; assists in leading field trips; maintains the cleanliness of the day camp area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
- Develops and implements crafts and sporting activities which are age-group program specific; utilizes age-group appropriate discovery areas, enriched with program-specific activities, including teacher-made materials and hands-on activities.
- Maintains the camp materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money and supplies necessary for camp programs.
- Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
- Assists in leading children on field trips.
- Ensures the accountability, security and safety of children participating in camp activities and field trips; reports all accidents to the supervisor in an accurate and timely manner.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language,
- Ability to observe children and ensure their safety.
- Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
- Work is performed in a normal camp environment where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required, AND
- two years experience teaching child development programs, OR
- any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid state driver's license
- C.P.R. and First Aid Certification
- Form 121 (immunization record)
- Valid Driver’s License and eligible driver status under TSA Driver Program
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Salary : $11